- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Canada, MN
Quora Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Quora Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270226404149
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quora Secondary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Little Canada · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Quora Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quora Secondary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226404149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Quora Secondary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 270226404149 · Little Canada, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 2.6:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
Quora Secondary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Quora Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- This school
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- South Campus E 62
South Campus Education Center
62 students
What this shows Quora Secondary School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quora Secondary School compares
Quora Secondary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.6:1 | ▼ 84% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Quora Secondary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Quora Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Campus Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quora Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quora Secondary School
How many students attend Quora Secondary School?
Quora Secondary School has 115 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Little Canada, MN. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quora Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quora Secondary School is 2.6:1, which is 84% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quora Secondary School?
64.6% of students at Quora Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quora Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Quora Secondary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Little Canada, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quora Secondary School?
Quora Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quora Secondary School rank among public schools in Little Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Quora Secondary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Canada on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Quora Secondary School, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Karner Blue Education Center (101 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.